Planck SSD: A tiny storage solution that could change mobile filmmaking
I’ve never been a fan of shooting video on my iPhone. It’s not that the camera isn’t impressive—it is. The latest iPhones capture stunning 4K ProRes, slow-motion footage, and even some computational tricks that mimic cinema-like depth of field. But for all its power, there’s one thing that keeps...
OWC Atlas Ultra CFexpress Cards Approved for Blackmagic PYXIS 6K and URSA Cine Cameras—How Do They Compare?
Other World Computing (OWC) has announced that its Atlas Ultra CFexpress Type B memory cards have been approved for use with Blackmagic Design's PYXIS 6K and URSA Cine digital film cameras. While this endorsement signals compatibility, real-world performance is what ultimately matters for filmmakers and content creators.
For the Blackmagic...
RED Komodo-X Gets Nikon Mount Support: What this means for filmmakers
RED's Komodo-X just got a new trick up its sleeve. Thanks to a newly developed Nikon lens mount adapter, RED’s compact yet powerful cinema camera now opens the door to an entirely new class of glass. Nikon shooters—this could be great news.
Expanding the Komodo-X Ecosystem
Until now, the Komodo-X ($6,995...
Trendspotting: Tracking used camera market prices, Fujifilm outperforms
Those interested in tracking camera prices might want to check out this article on Digital Camera World. Using data and graphs from a site called MPB (Used Camera Gear Price Index), the author investigates various trends across camera markets including DSLR and mirrorless used pricing, and reveals which camera...
The $995 Cinema Camera Bargain: Blackmagic Pocket 4K just became a no-brainer
$300 price cut and bundled DaVinci Resolve editing license make this a great deal
Blackmagic URSA Cine Immersive camera now available for pre-order – A new era for Apple spatial video?
If you're a filmmaker, content creator, or tech enthusiast, there's big news in the pro video world today. Blackmagic Design has officially started taking pre-orders for its new URSA Cine Immersive Camera—a game-changing piece of gear specifically designed for Apple Immersive Video and the Apple Vision Pro.
Priced at $29,995...
Trendspotting: Blazar announces “world’s first ever autofocus anamorphic lens”
There's been a lot of innovation in the cinema camera and lens space in the last few years. Especially as it relates to lower cost camera bodies -- RED, Blackmagic, Sony, Panasonic -- with features historically found on pricey models.
Now there's some news to keep an eye on in...
Fujifilm announces plan to launch first cinema camera in 2025
We're not seeing many new cameras in the cinema world -- most these days it seems are aimed at content creators, YouTubers and social media climbers.
Today Fujifilm bucked that trend. In a short announcement on its site, the famed Japanese camera maker revealed it had plans to launch a...
Is the Fujifilm X-M5 the best compact camera for vloggers?
While the dedicated ILE camera market may be slowing, the specs sure aren't.
Case in point: the new Fujifilm X-M5.
For just $799.95 USD you get a whopping bunch of power in a compact camera body that carries all the hallmark Fujifilm design qualities -- which is to say, it's built...
Trendspotting: Mirrorless camera sales up, DSLR down (Report)
Another report, another not so surprising result.
Via Digital Camera World, sales data for August 2024 has been released by trade body CIPA (Camera Imaging Products Association) which show that the decline in DSLR camera bodies continues.
In aggregate about 750,000 cameras were shipped during the month with the breakdown as...